Henry W. Harrington

TO ADOPT A CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 744, 3/3/1865, A BILL TO AMEND THE ACT TO PROVIDE INTERNAL REVENUE TO SUPPORT THE GOVERNMENT, TO PAY INTEREST ON THE PUBLIC DEBT, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (P. 1406-2)

TO AGREE TO THE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE ON H.R. 649, 3/2/1865, A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE LEGISLATIVE, EXECUTIVE, AND JUDICIAL EXPENSES OF THE GOVT. FOR YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1866. (P. 1267-3)

TO ADOPT THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 683, 3/3/1865, A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE ARMY FOR THE YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1866. (P. 1267-3)

TO PASS H.R. 800, 3/2/1865, A BILL TO ESTABLISH THE OFFICE OF SOLICITOR AND NAVAL JUDGE ADVOCATE.

TO ORDER THE MAIN QUESTION ON H.R. 802, A BILL TO COMPENSATE THE OFFICERS AND CREW OF THE U. S. STEAMER "KEARSARGE" FOR THE DESTRUCTION OF THE REBEL PIRATE VESSEL, "ALABAMA". (P. 1210-3)

TO RESCIND THE ORDER FIXING THE TIME FOR RECESS, TO PROCEED WITH CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 678. (P. 1157-2)

TO PASS H.R. 678.

TO TABLE A MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE ADOPTING THE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 678, WHICH PROVIDES FOR 30 DAYS' NOTICE TO PERSONS LIABLE TO DRAFT ON ACCOUNT OF UNSATISFACTORY SUBSTITUTES. (P. 1154-3)

TO AMEND H.R. 678, BY PROVIDING THAT ALL PERSONS WHO SHALL BE CONVICTED OF DESERTION SHALL BE DECREED GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR. (P. 1157-1, P. 1155-1)

TO AMEND H.R. 678, BY PROVIDING THAT IN CASE OF A DECISION MADE BY SECRETARY OF WAR AS TO LIABILITY TO DRAFT OF ANY PERSON HAVING FURNISHED AN UNDESIRABLE SUBSTITUTE, NOTICE TO SUCH PERSON MUST BE MADE WITHIN 30 DAYS AFTER THE SUBSTITUTE HAS BEEN MUSTERED INTO SERVICE.

CALL OF THE HOUSE, MOTION MADE DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 678. (P. 1123-2)

TO AMEND H.R. 678, BY ADDING THAT A PRINCIPAL, UNLESS THE SUBSTITUTE HE OFFERS TO THE GOVERNMENT SHALL BE IN A DESIRABLE QUALIFIED CONDITION, IS SUBJECT TO DRAFT; AND ALSO, IF HE IS INSTRUMENTAL IN AIDING DESERTION OF HIS SUBSTITUTE, OR IF HE SUBSTITUTES A MINOR UNDER 16 YEARS OF AGE, HE IS SUBJECT TO DRAFT. (P. 1119-1, P. 1123-1)

TO AMEND H.R. 678, BY ELIMINATING FROM THE 3RD SECTION, THE PROVISO THAT CREDITS DUE THE STATES OF OHIO, INDIANA, ILLINOIS, WISCONSIN, AND MICHIGAN FOR FURNISHING 100 DAY MEN, SHALL NOT BE APPLIED TO THE CALL FOR ADDITIONAL TROOPS MADE BY THE PRESIDENT ON DEC. 21, 1864. (P. 1079-2)

TO AMEND H.R. 678, A BILL AMENDING AN ACT TO REGULATE AND PROVIDE FOR THE ENROLLING AND CALLING OUT THE NATIONAL FORCES, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; WHICH AMENDMENT PROPOSES TO ADD AT THE END OF THE 2ND SECTION, "THAT, IN ANY CALL FOR TROOPS, NO COUNTY, TOWN, TOWNSHIP, WARD, PRECINCT OR ELECTION DISTRICT, SHALL HAVE CREDIT, EXCEPT FOR MEN ACTUALLY FURNISHED IN THE SAID CALL ON THE PRECEDING CALL. (P. 1034-2)

TO TABLE S.J. RES. 82, 3/3/1865, A BILL TO ENCOURAGE ENLISTMENTS AND TO PROMOTE THE EFFICIENCY OF THE MILITARY FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES. (P. 1003-1, P. 1004-2)

TO PASS S.J. RES. 82, 3/3/1865, A RESOLUTION TO ENCOURAGE ENLISTMENTS AND TO PROMOTE THE EFFICIENCY OF THE MILITARY FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES. (P. 1004-2)

TO TABLE H.R. 740 AND THE AMENDMENTS THERETO, A BILL TO REESTABLISH THE SUPREMACY OF THE CONSTITUTION IN THE INSURRECTIONARY STATES. (P. 1002-3)

TO TABLE H.R. 602, AND THE AMENDMENTS THERETO, A BILL TO GUARANTEE THE CERTAIN STATES WHOSE GOVERNMENTS HAVE BEEN USURPED OR OVERTHROWN, A REPUBLICAN FORM OF GOVERNMENT.

TO TABLE THE RESOLUTION TO RESCIND THAT PART OF THE RESOLUTION OF THE HOUSE OF DEC. 5, 1864, GRANTING THE PRIVILEGE OF THE HALL TO CLAIMANTS FOR SEATS FROM THE STATE OF LOUSIANA, AS APPLIES TO A.P. FIELD. (P. 974-2)

TO PASS THE FIRST RESOLUTION REGARDING THE ASSAULT UPON THE HONORABLE W.D. KELLEY BY A.P. FIELD; WHICH RESOLUTION PROVIDES FOR THE ARREST OF A.P. FIELD FOR DEFERRING REPRESENTATIVE KELLEY FROM EXERCIZING HIS DUTIES, AND AND FOLLOWING IT UP WITH AN ASSAULT UPON HIS PERSON, AND FOR BRINGING FIELD TO THE BAR OF THE HOUSE TO BE REPRIMANDED BY THE SPEAKER.

TO TABLE A MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE TABLING H.R. 602, A BILL TO GUARANTEE TO CERTAIN STATES WHOSE GOVERNMENTS HAVE BEEN USURPED OR OVERTHROWN, A REPUBLICAN FORM OF GOVERNMENT.

TO TABLE H.R. 634, A BILL TO INCORPORATE THE NATIONAL MISSISSIPPI BRIDGE CO.

TO TABLE THE RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY BE DIRECTED TO COMMUNICATE TO THIS HOUSE, WHAT, IF ANY, AMOUNT OF GOLD IN THE TREASURY OF THE U. S., NOT NECESSARY FOR PAYMENT OF THE INTEREST ON THE PUBLIC DEBT, AND FOR THE PURPOSE OF THE SINKING FUND, HAS BEEN DISPOSED OF UNDER THE JOINT RESOLUTION OF MAR. 17, 1864; WHAT AMOUNTS, WHEN THE SAME WERE DISPOSED OF; AT WHAT RATES, AND WHAT AGENTS WERE EMPLOYED.

TO TABLE A RESOLUTION CALLING UPON THE PRESIDENT OF THE U. S. FOR INFORMATION ON PRISONERS HELD FOR OFFENSES AGAINST THE U. S. GOVERNMENT. (P. 930-1)

TO TABLE H.R. 766, A BILL TO INCREASE THE PAY OF CERTAIN OFFICERS OF THE ARMY, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (P. 909-1)

TO CONCUR IN 61ST AMENDMENT TO H.R. 744, AN AMENDMENT PROVIDING TO DESIGNATE AS BULLION BROKERS, ANYONE WHO BUYS OR SELLS GOLD BULLION OF COIN AT A PRICE HIGHER THAT THE MINT VALUE, AND TO SUBJECT HIM TO LICENSE OF $1,000, FAILURE TO OBTAIN WHICH SUBJECTS HIM TO A $2,000 FINE. ALL HIS TRANSACTIONS AS TO SALES MUST BE MADE WITHIN 24 HOURS TO THE ASSESSOR OF HIS DISTINCT, AND IN DEFAULT THEREOF, HE SHALL BE SUBJECT TO A FINE OF $500 FOR EACH OFFENSE. (P. 907-1)

TO TABLE A MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE BY WHICH THE HOUSE CONCURRED IN AMENDMENT 56 TO H.R. 744, PROVIDING FOR A 10% TAX ON EVERY STATE BANK AND EVERY NATIONAL OR STATE BANKING ASSOCIATION, ON THE AMOUNT OF NOTES PAID OUT BY THEM. (P. 906-3)

TO CONCUR IN THE 55TH AMENDMENT TO H.R. 744, AN AMENDMENT PROVIDING THAT ALL PERSONS LICENSED UNDER THIS ACT, WHO ARE ENGAGED IN SALES OF GOODS, WARES, OR MERCHANDISE, FOREIGN OR DOMESTIC, SHALL MAKE RETURNS WITHIN 10 DAYS AFTER THE 1ST OF EVERY MONTH, OF SALES DURING THE PRECEEDING MONTH, AND SHALL BE SUBJECT TO LAWS RELATED TO THE COLLECTION OF TAXES. (P. 906-2)

TO CONCUR IN THE 32ND AMENDMENT TO H.R. 744, WHICH AMENDMENT PROPOSES TO IMPOSE A TAX OF 15 CENTS A POUND ON SMOKING TOBACCO, MADE EXCLUSIVELY OF STEMS. (P. 905-2)

TO CONCUR IN THE 56TH AMENDMENT TO H.R. 744, AN AMENDMENT PROVIDING THAT EVERY NATIONAL OR STATE BANKING ASSOCIATION, OR STATE BANK, SHALL PAY A 10% TAX ON THE AMOUNT OF NOTES PAID OUT BY THEM. (P. 906-2)

TO AMEND SECTION 103 OF H.R. 744, WHICH AMENDMENT PROPOSES TO IMPOSE A DUTY OF 2 1/2% UPON THE NET RECEIPTS UNDER $3,000, AND 5% ON THE EXCESS OF BUSINESS OF TRANSPORTING PASSENGERS OR MAIL, INSTEAD OF LIMITING THE TAX TO 2 1/2% UPON THE GROSS RECEIPTS. (P. 905-3)

TO TABLE A JOINT RESOLUTION TO REFER THE CLAIM OF A.J.M. FULLER TO THE COURT OF CLAIMS. (P. 872-3)

TO TABLE H.R. 710, 3/3/1865, A BILL EXTENDING THE TIME FOR COMPLETION OF CERTAIN RAILROADS, TO WHICH LAND GRANTS HAVE BEEN MADE, IN THE STATE OF MICH. AND WIS. AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (P. 873-1)

TO PASS S. 212, 2/20/1865, A BILL FOR THE RELIEF OF HENRY A. BRIGHAM, PAYMASTER, FROM A LIABILITY OF *2,000, WHICH WAS APPARENTLY SHORT PAID HIM BY THE TELLER OF THE TREASURY.

TO PASS H.R. 710, 3/3/1865, A BILL EXTENDING THE TIME FOR COMPLETION OF CERTAIN RAILROADS, TO WHICH LAND GRANTS HAVE BEEN MADE, IN STATES OF MICHIGAN AND WIS. (P. 873-1)

TO PASS H.R. 710, 3/3/1865, A BILL TO EXTEND THE TIME FOR COMPLETION OF CERTAIN RAILROADS TO WHICH LAND GRANTS HAVE BEEN MADE, IN THE STATES OF MICH. AND WIS. (P. 808-1)

TO TABLE H.R. 710, 3/3/1865, A BILL TO EXTEND THE TIME FOR H THE COMPLETION OF CERTAIN RAILROADS, TO WHICH LAND GRANTS HAVE BEEN MADE, IN THE STATE OF MICH. AND WIS. (P. 807-3)

TO AMEND H.R. 676, 3/2/1865, A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE NAVAL SERVICE FOR THE YR. ENDING 6/30/1866; WHICH AMENDMENT PROPOSES TO ELIMINATE THE APPROPRIATIONS OF $1,700, FOR PAY OF THE CLERK AT THE PORTSMOUTH NAVY YARD, $2,200 FOR CLERKS AT BOSTON NAVY YARD, $2,200 FOR CLERKS AT N.Y. NAVY YARD, $1,200 FOR ONE CLERK AT PHILADELPHIA NAVY YARD, $8,380, FOR TWO CLERKS, ONE DRAFTSMAN, ONE ANALYTICAL CHEMIST, ONE ASSISTANT PYROTECHNIST, AND ONE KEEPER OF MAGAZINES AT THE WASHINGTON NAVY YARD. (P. 509-2, P. 627-3)

TO TABLE A RESOLUTION EXTENDING GRATITUDE TO THE PRESIDENT FOR ENDEAVORING TO ESTABLISH PEACE NEGOTIATIONS AND THE RESTORATION OF THE UNION, AND REQUESTING THAT THE PRESIDENT CONTINUE SUCH ENDEAVORS AND REPORT ALL RELEVANT INFORMATION TO THE HOUSE, UNLESS IT IS INCOMPATIBLE WITH THE PUBLIC SAFETY. (P. 617-3)

TO AMEND H.R. 676, 3/2/1865, A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE NAVAL SERVICE FOR THE YR. ENDING 6/30/1868; WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES FOR THE APPOINTMENT BY THE PRESIDENT OF A BOARD OF ADMIRALTY, WHICH IS TO HAVE FULL JURISDICTION IN ALL MATTERS PERTAINING TO THE U. S. NAVY. (P. 627-3)

TO TABLE H.R. 322, A BILL TO CONSTRUCT A SHIP CANAL FOR THE PASSAGE OF ARMED AND NAVAL VESSELS FROM THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER TO LAKE MICHIGAN, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (P. 570-1)

TO CONCUR IN THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 709, A BILL TO SUPPLY DEFICIENCIES IN THE APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SERVICE OF THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1865; WHICH AMENDMENT PROPOSES TO STRIKE OUT THE SECOND SECTION OF THE BILL WHICH APPROPRIATES $38,000, TO BE ADDED TO THE CONTINGENT FUND OF THE HOUSE, TO ENABLE THE HOUSE TO FULFILL ITS PLEDGE AND OBLIGATION HERETOFORE MADE. (P. 570-2)

TO PASS H.R. 322, A BILL TO CONSTRUCT A SHIP CANAL FOR THE PASSAGE OF ARMED AND NAVAL VESSELS FROM THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER TO LAKE MICHIGAN, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (P. 570-1)

TO AMEND H.R. 126, A BILL TO CONSTRUCT A SHIP CANAL AROUND THE FALLS OF NIAGARA; WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT THE PRESIDENT BE AUTHORIZED TO DEEPEN, ENLARGE, AND IMPROVE THE ILLINOIS AND MICHIGAN CANAL, AND PROVIDES FOR THE ISSUE OF $5,000,000 IN U. S. BONDS FOR THIS PRUPOSE. (P. 547-1)

TO TABLE H.R. 126. (P. 546-3)

TO PASS H.R. 126. (P. 546-3)

TO TABLE A MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE BY WHICH THE HOUSE REJECTED S.J. RES. 16, A RESOLUTION SUBMITTING TO THE LEGISLATURES OF THE SEVERAL STATES A PROPOSITION TO AMEND THE CONSTITUTION OF THE U. S. BY ADDING AN ARTICLE XIII PROHIBITING SLAVERY AND INVOLUNTARY SERVITUDE EXCEPT AS PUNISHMENT OF CRIME AFTER DUE CONVICTION, AND EMPOWERING CONGRESS TO PASS APPROPRIATE LEGISLATION FOR THE ENFORCEMENT OF THIS ARTICLE. (P. 530-3, P. 523-1)

TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE BY WHICH THE HOUSE REJECTED S.J. RES. 16. (P. 530-3)

TO PASS S.J. RES. 16. (P. 531-2)

TO ADJOURN, IN HONOR OF THE PASSAGE OF S.J. RES. 16. (P. 531-3)

TO TABLE A RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT THE THANKS OF THE CONGRESS AND COUNTRY ARE DUE AND ARE HEREBY TENDERED, TO HIS EXCELLENCY ABRAHAM LINCOLN, U. S. PRESIDENT, FOR RELIEVING FROM SERVICE MAJOR GENERAL B.F. BUTLER. (P. 501-2)

TO TABLE H.R. 667, 3/3/1865, A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR 2 ASSISTANT INSPECTORS OF STEAMBOATS IN THE CITY OF N.Y., AND FOR 2 LOCAL INSPECTORS AT GALENA, ILL.

TO ADHERE TO THE HOUSE DISAGREEMENT WITH THE 4TH SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 620, A BILL TO SUPPLY DEFICIENCIES IN THE APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SERVICES OF THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1865; WHICH AMENDMENT ELIMINATES THE SECTION OF THE BILL PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT OF ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION TO OFFICERS, CLERKS, AND OTHER EMPLOYEES OF THE HOUSE, AND TO REPORTERS OF THE CONGRESSIONAL GLOBE, TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR WHICH WOULD BE $37,991.40.

TO TABLE H.J. RES. 141.

TO ADJOURN, MOTION MADE DURING DEBATE ON H.J. RES. 141. (P. 370-1)

TO PASS H.J. RES. 141. (P. 369-2)

TO AMEND A RESOLUTION TO APPOINT A COMMITTEE OF 5 TO INQUIRE INTO THE ALLEGED BREACH OF PRIVILEGE, BY A.P. FIELD, A CITIZEN OF LOUISIANA, AGAINST WILLIAM D. KELLY, A REPRESENTOTIVE IN THIS HOUSE FROM PENNSYLVANIA, ON FRIDAY, 1/20/65; WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT A.P. FIELD SHALL BE EXCLUDED FROM THE PRIVILEGES OF THIS FLOOR HERETOFORE EXTENDED TO HIM, UNTIL THE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE SHALL BE MADE. (P. 375-2, P. 371-3)

TO ORDER ENGROSSMENT AND THIRD READING OF H.J. RES. 141. (P. 369-2)

TO TABLE H.J. RES. 141, A BILL PROVIDING THAT A PRESENT DUTY ON UNSIZED PAPER, USED FOR BOOKS AND NEWSPAPERS EXCLUSIVELY, BE REPLACED BY A 5% AD VALOREM DUTY. (P. 369-2)

TO TABLE THE MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE REJECTING AN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 677, (1/28/1865), THE WAYS AND MEANS BILL; WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT NO NOTES ISSUED UNDER THIS LAW SHALL BE ISSUED OF A LESS DENOMINATION THAN *100.

TO AMEND H.R. 649, A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE LEGISLATIVE, EXECUTIVE, AND JUDICIAL EXPENSES OF THE GOVERNMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1866; WHICH AMENDMENT PROPOSES TO STRIKE OUT SECTION 2, INCREASING FOR TWO YEARS THE COMPENSATION OF THE TREASURER OF THE U. S. AND THE ASSISTANT TREASURERS AT N.Y., PHILADELPHIA, BOSTON, AND ST. LOUIS. (P. 347-3)

TO TABLE A MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE BY WHICH A RESOLUTION REGARDING ARRESTS AND CONFINEMENTS IN THE OLD CAPITOL AND CARROLL PRISONS, WAS PASSED. (P. 319-2)

TO POSTPONE, FOR TWO WEEKS, CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 602, A BILL TO GUARANTEE TO CERTAIN STATES WHOSE GOVERNMENTS HAVE BEEN USURPED OR OVERTHROWN, A REPUBLICAN FORM OF GOVERNMENT. (P. 301-1)

TO TABLE THE PREAMBLE AND RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT IT IS THE DUTY OF THE PRESIDENT TO SEND OR RECEIVE COMMISSIONERS OR AGENTS WITH A VIEW TO NATIONAL PACIFICATION AND CESSATION OF HOSTILITIES, OR BY SOME OTHER NATIONAL MEANS KNOWN TO CIVILIZED OR CHRISTIAN NATIONS, SECURE THE CESSATION OF HOSTILITIES AND THE UNION OF THE STATES. (P. 275-3)

TO PASS A RESOLUTION GRANTING THE USE OF THE HALL OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE UNITED STATES CHRISTIAN COMMISSION FOR THEIR ANNIVERSARY EXERCISES ON SABBATH EVENING, JANUARY 29. (P. 275-2)

TO TABLE THE FOREIGN POLICY RESOLUTION. (P. 66-1)

TO TABLE THE SECOND DIVISION OF THE FOREIGN POLICY RESOLUTION. (P. 66)

TO ORDER THE MAIN QUESTION ON THE FOREIGN POLICY RESOLUTION. (P. 66-3)

TO PASS THE FIRST DIVISION OF THE FOREIGN POLICY RESOLUTION.

TO PASS THE SECOND BRANCH OF THE FOREIGN POLICY RESOLUTION. (P. 66-3)

TO TABLE A MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE BY WHICH THE HOUSE AGREED TO ELIMINATE THE 2ND SEC. OF H.R. 618, (12/12/1864), A BILL WHICH IMPOSES A DUTY OF $.50 A GALLON ON ALL SPIRITS OF DOMESTIC PRODUCTION HELD FOR SALE ON 1/1/1865, IN ADDITION TO THE DUTY NOW IMPOSED BY LAW.

TO AMEND H.R. 618, A BILL TO AMEND THE ACT OF JUNE 30, 1864, PROVIDING INTERNAL REVENUE TO SUPPORT THE GOVERNMENT, TO PAY INTEREST ON THE PUBLIC DEBT, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; WHICH AMENDMENT PROPOSES TO STRIKE OUT THE SECOND SECTION IMPOSING A DUTY OF $.50 A GALLON ON ALL SPIRITS OF DOMESTIC PRODUCTION HELD FOR SALE ON JAN. 1, 1865, IN ADDITION TO THE DUTY NOW IMPOSED BY LAW. (P. 68-1)

TO PASS H.R. 586, A BILL TO DROP FROM THE ROLLS OF THE ARMY UNEMPLOYED GENERAL OFFICERS. (P. 36-1)

TO TABLE S.J. RES. 78, A BILL PROVIDING FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF A COMMISSION UPON THE SUBJECT OF RAISING REVENUE BY TAXATION. (P. 37-1)

TO PASS H.J. RES. 56, (1/18/1865), A BILL AUTHORIZING THE PRES. TO GIVE THE REQUISITE NOTICE FOR ABROGATING THE TREATY MADE WITH GREAT BRITAIN ON BEHALF OF THE BRITISH PROVINCES IN NORTH AMERICA, AND TO APPOINT COMMISSIONERS TO NEGOTIATE A NEW TREATY WITH THE BRITISH GOVT BASED UPON THE TRUE PRINCIPLES OF RECIPROCITY.

TO TABLE H.J. RES. 56, A BILL AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT TO GIVE THE REQUISITE NOTICE FOR ABROGATING THE TREATY MADE WITH GREAT BRITAIN ON BEHALF OF THE BRITISH PROVINCES IN NORTH AMERICA, AND TO APPOINT COMMISSIONERS TO NEGOTIATE A NEW TREATY WITH THE BRITISH GOVERNMENT BASED UPON THE TRUE PRINCIPLES OF RECIPROCITY. (P. 32-2)

TO TABLE A MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE BY WHICH H.J. RES. 125, A BILL DECLARING THAT THE STATE OF LOUISIANA MAY RESUME POLITICAL RELATIONS WITH THE GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES, WAS REFERRED TO THE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE. (P. 26-2-)

TO PASS H.R. 424, A BILL TO ESTABLISH A UNIFORM SYSTEM OF BANKRUPTCY THROUGHOUT THE U.S. (P. 24-1)

TO PASS H.R. 424, A BILL TO ESTABLISH A UNIFORM SYSTEM OF BANKRUPTCY THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES. (P. 24-1)

TO TABLE A MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE BY WHICH H.R. 577, A BILL TO PREVENT GOLD, SILVER COIN, AND BULLION FROM BEING PAID OR ACCEPTED FOR A GREATER VALUE THAN THEIR REAL CURRENT VALUE, AND TO PREVENT ANY NOTE OF BILL ISSUED BY THE U. S. AND MAKE LAWFUL MONEY AND A LEGAL TENDER FROM BEING RECEIVED FOR A SMALLER SUM THAN IS THEREIN SPECIFIED, WAS REFERRED TO TO THE WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE. (P. 6-1)

TO PASS A RESOLUTION INSTRUCTING THE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE TO INQUIRE INTO THE EXPEDIENCY OF AMENDING THE CONSTITUTION OF THE U. S. SO AS TO APPORTION THE REPRESENTATIVES IN CONGRESS AMONG THE SEVERAL STATES ACCORDING TO THE RESPECTIVE NUMBERS OF QUALIFIED ELECTORS, AND TO REPORT BY BILL OR OTHERWISE. (P. 6-3)

TO TABLE H.R. 577, A BILL TO PREVENT GOLD, SILVER COIN, AND BULLION FROM BEING PAID OR ACCEPTED FOR A GREATER VALUE THAN THEIR REAL CURRENT VALUE, AND TO PREVENT ANY U. S. NOTE OR BILL FROM BEING RECEIVED FOR A SMALLER AMOUNT THAN IS THEREIN SPECIFIED. (P. 6-2)

TO REFER TO THE JOINT COMMITTEE ON THE CONDUCT OF THE WAR, A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR A COPY OF THE REPORT OF AN INTERVIEW BETWEEN COLONEL KEY AND GENERAL COBB, RELATIVE TO AN EXCHANGE OF PRISONERS OF WAR, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO INVESTIGATE AND SECURE EVIDENCE. (P. 4-3)

TO PASS A RESOLUTION TO INSTRUCT THE WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE TO INCORPORATE A PROVISION TO TAX ALL STOCKS OF DOMESTIC LIQUORS ON HAND, IN ANY AMENDMENT TO THE REVENUE BILL TO BE REPORTED BY THE SAID COMMITTEE.

TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON AN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 549. (P. 3354-3)

TO AMEND H.R. 549 SO AS TO MAKE PERSONS BETWEEN THE AGES OF FORTY-FIVE AND FIFTY SUBJECT TO DRAFT. (P. 3354-3)

TO TABLE A MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE BY WHICH AN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 549 WAS REJECTED. (P. 3353-3)

TO PASS AN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 549, WHICH AMENDMENT AUTHORIZES PAYMENT OF FULL BOUNTY TO SOLDIERS HONORABLY DISCHARGED BY REASON OF WOUNDS OR SICKNESS INCURRED IN THE SERVICE IN THE LINE OF THEIR DUTY. (P. 3354-2)

TO AMEND THE 1ST SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 540 (13 STAT 218, 6/30/1864), THE LOAN BILL, WHICH AMENDMENT PROPOSES TO MAINTAIN THE RIGHT OF THE STATES TO TAX THE BONDS, NOTES, AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS ISSUED UNDER THIS ACT. (P. 3351-2)

TO AMEND H.R. 549 SO AS TO EXCLUDE FROM THE PROVISIONS OF THIS LAW, THE LAW RELATIVE TO CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTORS. (P. 3354-3)

TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE BY WHICH AN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 549, AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT TO CALL ANY NUMBER OF MEN AS VOLUNTEERS FOR MILITARY SERVICE, AND CREDITING THE VOLUNTEER TOWARD THE QUOTA OF HIS ELECTION DISTRICT, WAS REJECTED. (P. 3353-3)

TO PASS A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CLERK TO PAY OUT OF THE CONTINGENT FUND, TO CHARLES W. CARRIGAN AND JOHN KLINE, UNSUCCESSFUL CLAIMANTS TO SEATS IN THE HOUSE, THE USUAL MILEAGE AND SALARY TO THE DATE OF ADVERSE DECISION. (P. 3310-2)

TO AMEND H.R. 549, WHICH AMENDMENT PROPOSES TO REPEAL SO MUCH OF THE ENROLLMENT ACT OF MARCH 3, 1863 AND ITS SEVERAL AMENDMENTS AS AUTHORIZES THE DISCHARGE OF DRAFTED MEN FROM MILITARY SERVICE BY THE PAYMENT OF $300 FOR THE SECURING OF A SUBSTITUTE, LEAVING UNALTERED THE PROVISIONS RELATIVE TO PERSONS FURNISHING SUBSTITUTES. (P. 3321-1)

TO CONCUR IN THE SENATE'S 17TH AMENDMENT TO H.R. 494 (13 STAT 202, 6/30/1864), A BILL TO INCREASE DUTIES ON IMPORTS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; WHICH AMENDMENT PROPOSES TO REDUCE FROM $.80 TO $.60 PER 100 LBS, THE DUTY ON IMPORTED IRON BARS FOR R. R. AND INCLINED PLANES, FITTED TO BE LAID DOWN WITHOUT FURTHER MANUFACTURE. (P. 3311-3)

TO AMEND H.R. 549 (13 STAT 379, 7/4/1864), A BILL TO FURTHER REGULATE AND PROVIDE FOR ENROLLING AND CALLING OUT OF THE NATIONAL FORCES; WHICH AMENDMENT PROPOSES TO REPEAL SO MUCH OF THE ENROLLMENT ACT OF MARCH 3, 1863 AND ITS SEVERAL AMENDMENTS AS PROVIDES FOR COMMUTATION IN MONEY IN LIEU OF PERSONAL MILITARY SERVICE, AND TO PROHIBIT FUTURE ACCEPTANCE OF MONEY PAYMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT TO RELEASE ANY ENROLLEE OR CONSCRIPT FROM MILITARY SERVICE. (P. 3315-2)

TO AMEND BY SUBSTITUTION, H.R. 549, WHICH AMENDMENT PROPOSES TO AUTHORIZE THE PRESIDENT OF THE U. S. TO CALL ANY NUMBER OF MEN AS VOLUNTEERS FOR MILITARY SERVICE FOR ONE, TWO, AND THREE YEARS AND TO CREDIT ANY SUCH VOLUNTEER OR ANY SUBSTITUTE, IN CASE OF DRAFT, TO THE TOWN, TOWNSHIP, PRECINCT OR ELECTION DISTRICT TOWARD THE QUOTA OF WHICH HE MAY HAVE VOLUNTEERED OR ENGAGED AS A SUBSTITUTE. (P. 3322-1)

TO POSTPONE CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT ALL PERMITS HERETOFORE ISSUED FOR TRADING WITHIN STATES NOW OR HERETOFORE IN REBELLION SHOULD BE AT ONCE REVOKED AND NO MORE ISSUED. (P. 3310-1)

TO AMEND H.R. 494 (13 STAT 202, 6/30/1864), A BILL TO INCREASE DUTIES ON IMPORTS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; WHICH AMENDMENT PROPOSES TO ADD A PROVISO THAT THE LEGAL CURRENCY OF THE U. S. SHALL BE RECEIVED IN THE COLLECTION OF DUTIES IMPOSED BY THE BILL, AND BY ALL OTHER EXISTING LAWS TO RAISE REVENUE. (P. 3313-1)

TO AMEND BY SUBSTITUTION H.R. 549, WHICH AMENDMENT PROPOSES TO AUTHORIZE THE PRESIDENT OF THE U. S. TO CALL UP TO 500,000 MEN INTO MILITARY SERVICE FOR TWO YEARS, UNLESS SOONER DISCHARGED; TO ORDER A DRAFT, IF NECESSARY; AND TO ENACT OTHER PROVISIONS TO MAKE SUCH CALL AND DRAFT EFFECTIVE. (P. 3316-3, P. 3321-2)

TO PASS A RESOLUTION, AS MODIFIED, TO PAY CARRIGAN AND KLINE THE SAME AS HAS BEEN PAID TO OTHER CONTESTANTS AT THIS SESSION; I.E. FROM THE FIRST MONDAY IN DECEMBER TO THE TIME WHEN THEIR CLAIMS WERE REJECTED. (P. 3315-1)